₦airaland Forum

CBTxFactor:
I dread this event. We get big time issues for this nation.

Nobody pays the price of being incompetent

kcee247:
Personally, I can't even think of what exactly is going on but I know aliexpress bears the loss. This is because AliExpress standard shipping is handled by aliexpress themselves and it means the seller has to deliver the item to them, then they deliver it to the buyer, with this, the seller is free of any dispute.
If there is a logistics issue with such order, you will speak directly to AliExpress and the seller won't be included.
You will get refund and the seller will also be paid.
When I had my issue, the seller personally asked me to file for a refund and get my money. If he knew he'd be at loss he'd never had told me that lol.

About the items not getting scanned or getting missing (mostly phones) often and often because I know a lot of people have been experiencing it from past and others will still experience it. It's getting too much, it can't be a coincidence. Some particular sets of people are deliberately taking these items and isolating them somewhere for a reason I don't know.

The problem with public service of this nature is that it often lacks control. Nobody checks or oversees the affairs of these workers. Also it appears there is no channel to file a grievance. Eg which mail can one send mail to, or which phone number can one call to report a missing item that tracking showed arrived Nigeria?

Even if there are mail address or contacts, they are often unmonitored. Nobody really cares, this country's affairs is running on autopilot and those in charge are in the cockpits popping champagne while the aircraft spirals outta control.

So this type of behaviour breeds impunity, so every worker is now their own boss. No one questions or checkmates them. Sadly, most expensive items like phones that lands Nigeria will continue to "disappear" as those in charge are invisible and there is zero place one can go to raise alarm. The only time alarm is been raised is mostly from within, until a principled or no nonsense staff report these rogues or happenings, everyone is now under the mercy of these crooks who it appeared had tasted honey and realised it is much sweeter than water


The next thing that may happen is that AliExpress phone sellers will blacklist Nigeria. Who will blame them when they do? AE may advise them not to ship to Nigeria as the items will likely get lost in transit. Then who loses? The same Nigeria. I rest my case.

ChuckKingston:
Okay thanks for this, how about the difference in functionality and performance and camera

I've used both Pixel 2XL and 3XL. I did not see much difference performance wise or in terms of photography. I surely loved both as even after two years phone never lags and photographic prowess of both are just off the charts!

ChuckKingston:
Please can you give a brief summary of the pixel 3 as I hope to get my hands on it soon, and which will you advice between it and pixel 2xl.

Google Pixel 2 updates ended in December 2020. The Pixel phone no longer receive Android version updates and security updates.


Pixel 3 / XL ends in 5 days (31st October 2021)

Pixel 3A / XL ends in 7 months (31st May 2022)

For more on pixel end of life check
here.

ojtech8291:
That person might be a thief. Why don't you research it?

It depends...who knows whether the person is planning on installing indelec lightning arrestor

kcee247:
Apparently, we have to wait it out before applying for refunds, it's so stressful. 75 days is quite a long time if we look at it but we don't have a choice.

About the customs, their matter is out of hand, a lot of people have complained about this same issue and it hasn't been resolved. Sometimes it's not even customs that will hold your goods, it's Nipost workers. Some will say they didn't see it while in some cases they will open your package, remove the phone from the box and leave the charger and phone case for you inside the phone box. When you happily collect your package, you will open and won't find the phone..
I think someone here said something like that recently.
It's just insane bro

The corruption in Nigeria is now viral. Every sector is now affected. Oh well, everyone will pay for it. Even the dude stealing will be affected by the hydra headed monster known as Mr Corruption.

Kendryck12:
Phones from this particular store tend not to get to Nigerian Buyers. Check the store's review.

Em...what do you think? Stores fault or someone actively stealing 'em in Nigeria?

kcee247:
I guess we can concluded that someone or a group of people in the customs are stealing or seizing items that are supposed to be delivered.
But it didn't just start today it has been ongoing for several years.
Any phone ordered now is 50/50.

About the refund, sincerely I was skeptical about it, I doubted if I would be paid because of the "Arrived at destination country" status but I spoke to the seller before that and he told me to seek for a refund and I will be compensated.
So here it is.
The seller is quite helpful.

Buyer will have to wait out the protection period before applying for a refund. This is nüts! Do Nigerian custom have a right to just seize phone? Phones these days amongst banned items? Someone there is just plainly stealing these items and getting away with it

CBTxFactor:
Yes (it's more or less the same rate), No (I believe there's no limit even if it's beyond $200. After all my goal was to go beyond $100) and Yes (it's very much capped at $3,000, at least that's what's said in their website).

Well, that's a game changer. Thank you for this update!

kcee247:
Hey bro, I still haven't or rather, I didn't get it because recently my buyer protection time has elapsed (75 days) and I have reached out to AliExpress to request for my refund.
Thankfully, it has been approved.
Now I wait for my refund to drop.

For those who might not know, I ordered a phone, Poco x3 pro from Xiaomi Authorised Store and after waiting for 75 days it didn't get to me. Last shipment status was "Received by the delivery company" and "Arrived at destination country".

Thanks to all that have assisted me in one way or the other, I can't tag anyone because I can't remember their names.

Gracias

Wow, what a coincidence. The buyer bought from this same store

I guess the buyer may be refunded too. Coincidentally, buyer bought the poco phone too. Do we now conclude we have someone in Nigeria (may be customs) who is actively stealing poco phones from China?

Thanks for the heads up.

vickystaring:
What do I do next pls?


Or anybody

Go on the page and add up the the $1 until you have the amount of dollars that is remaining to complete the order. Eg if it is $59 amount of the order that remained, add up orders until you have your $59.

CBTxFactor:
First order: $169.81
Second order: $190
Third order: $9.04
Total: $368.85 between 19th-23rd Oct

At what rate? Same ₦480/$. Is there a limit to the one time order one can make? I noticed all the orders are less than $200. Or is it all capped to $3000/month even if you decide to make a $3000 order? Thanks

CBTxFactor:
I don't know if external links posting is allowed here, that's why I didn't put it here in the first place and save everyone the trouble of inquiries. Well, here's the ATK... I believe everything is self explanatory.

https://www.gtbank.com/personal-banking/cards/prepaid-cards/prepaid-virtual-naira-mastercard

The monthly limit looks great at $3000, I wish it's for naira denominated account

Lixusheng:
Message customerservice@nipost.gov.ng
And ask abt it.. I nor knw why una de hide tracking

Bro, we have been doing this for quite a while. Even if tracking is shown, you won't be able to see more than you see on the screenshot. The incompetent people on NIPOST is saying they don't know where the package is currently at after sending them mail. Naija is just built to frustrate people. The buyer na first buyer and is kinda worried, I'm not overtly worried as all hopes are not yet lost

Lixusheng:
Can i see the tracking?

See attached screenshot

ladykilllar:
Interested in selling yours?

Not selling it though. Just needed a backup.

A friend that ordered a phone is having similar issue, hers was from October 7th. Tracking stopped and no more update.

This phone never got to the owner, but fortunately AliExpress refunded when dispute was opened.

ceaser:
So this item that has remained on Speedaf-Nipost since 18th September eventually got delivered today 19th October. It was a small parcel and guess what, the post office expectedly billed me 200 naira. So annoying.

Now it seems the logic I tried to theorize about speedaf-nipost alliance restricted to destinations outside the domicile of speedaf offices, this assumption appears to be false.

An item that I purposefully changed the destination to a town with speedaf office has shown "speedaf-nipost" status in the tracking. And I have about 10 more orders that I have changed the address to the new address on based on that assumption that they're gonna escape Speedaf-Nipost.

So what I am led to belive right now is that speedaf and Nipost randomly share speedaf parcels among themselves for the final stage delivery in order not to let the latter go into obsolescence and irrelevance resulting from poor service delivery.

Sadly, their middle name still remains "inefficient", otherwise they wouldn't still deliver an item one whole month after it got to them and they wouldn't bill me 200 naira for an item that is tagged as "ordinary parcel".

I paid same ₦200 for a very tiny a$$ package after their crazy delay...I reported it to Speedaf though when I went to their office to pick a bigger package that is is like 30 times bigger, FREE.

The dude I met was cool and said he will escalate it.

2kurupt:
Still rock solid, highly recommended

Thank you. I've seen several great reviews.

2kurupt:
I found a perfect match in the Fiil T1XS which was top pick by notable reviewers. I was lucky to snag up a copy for $40, that's approximately 16k plus as at the time of purchase.

I have been using it for the past 2 weeks and I must say an completely impressed. It has all I wanted except for Apt-X support which doesn't make any difference due to its superb sound quality.

How's this Fiil T1XS now? Will you recommend someone buy it currently? Thanks

noblefarm:
pls guys help me out here. I bought edifier x5, my phone couldn't see the right side only the lift side is connected, pls what could be the problem and how do I get it connected?
thanks

Try resetting both earbuds and try re-pairing it with the phone.

You are doing well

Abeg, all these people that offer to pay for people how does it work? Am I supposed to trust you with my money simply because you said you can make my payment?

Is there any escrow covering me in the event you decide to japa with the payment? Or do you guys offer service before payment?

I no get am...na why I dey ask

Unluckrees:
Mine was 480.96.

Guess we are heading to ₦500

Unluckrees:
I just ordered for something of $186 with my GTB MasterCard today.

Rate still ₦480 per $1?

Charging my ebike battery

cell7:
Pls how reliable is POWMR mppt charge controller. Who amongst us has used it?

I have had Makeskyblue (which PowMr's design, form factor and features are basically the same) for seven years and counting...

So buy and flex on

elbuzzy:
What is also the exchange rate for GTB

₦480/$ as of today 12th October 2021

aieromon:
GTB - I just placed an order for an item totalling $128 and payment was successful.

That's a sneak attack o. Dem no even tell us

genius43:
I think some banks have increased their limits to $200 monthly. I also heard GtB has too

Wow, this is good news. Any confirmation from any user here?

stpaulisco:
I'm having issue with my edifier tws1 pro. The left bud have refuse to pair since yesterday. It just continue blinking blue light. Even when I try to reset the pairing, it's not working.

Never had pairing issue that the above described steps did not fix. Can you see if you can google the issues?

smatt1711:
Who can help me order for this and how long will it take

Why not order it yourself?

How long is dependent on logistics...give it two to five weeks.